G02 – Meningitis in other infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system
ICD-10-CM code
G02
- Code
G02(claims format:G02)- Description
- Meningitis in other infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere
- Short description
- Meningitis in oth infec/parastc diseases classd elswhr
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 6. Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
- Block
- G00-G09 Inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system
Notes for G02
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- candidal meningitis (B37.5)
- coccidioidomycosis meningitis (B38.4)
- cryptococcal meningitis (B45.1)
- herpesviral [herpes simplex] meningitis (B00.3)
- infectious mononucleosis complicated by meningitis (B27.- with fifth character 2)
- measles complicated by meningitis (B05.1)
- meningoencephalitis and meningomyelitis in other infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere (G05)
- mumps meningitis (B26.1)
- rubella meningitis (B06.02)
- varicella [chickenpox] meningitis (B01.0)
- zoster meningitis (B02.1)
Index terms for G02
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code G02?
G02 is the ICD-10-CM code for meningitis in other infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere, in the block G00-G09 (Inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system).
Is G02 a billable code?
Yes. G02 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.